Mermaid Stories From Scotland

The Blue Men of the Minch: This story tells of a group of mermaids or merfolk called the "Blue Men" who inhabited the treacherous waters of the Minch, a strait between the mainland of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides. They were known to capsize boats, causing sailors to drown. The Blue Men were said to be tall and muscular, with blue-tinted skin and long seaweed-like hair. Some legends even claim that they wore blue or grey clothing made from the skin of seals. It was believed that they used their enchanting voices to lure unsuspecting sailors to their demise.